Solarplaza Summit | Poland

Tuesday 12 May 2026


08:30

Registration & welcome coffee

09:15

Opening words

presentation

15 min.

Nicola Kopij Zanin

Solarplaza


Session 1

Volatile but rewarding: the current & next phase of the Polish RE market

09:30

De-risking curtailment & negative spot prices in Poland: is BESS the cure for all evil?

presentation

20 min.

We open the day with a deep dive into how storage can mitigate the risks of renewable energy curtailment and negative spot prices in Poland’s evolving power market. The kick-off examines whether BESS truly offers a comprehensive solution or if broader market reforms are required.

  • Current and projected curtailment levels in Poland
  • Causes and impacts of negative spot prices on business models
  • Role of BESS in stabilizing grid operations and capturing market value
  • Economic viability and investment considerations for storage deployment
  • Policy, regulatory, and market design implications for integrating BESS

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09:50

Building a resilient TSO over the next decade: PSE's strategy and key takewaways for investors

presentation

30 min.

This session outlines how Poland’s transmission system operator (PSE) plans to ensure stability amid rapid renewable integration and market transformation. For investors, asset owners, and IPPs, it highlights the opportunities and risks tied to infrastructure modernization, regulatory frameworks, and long-term value creation.

  • PSE’s roadmap for grid modernization and digitalization to support renewable growth
  • Investment opportunities in ancillary services markets
  • Regulatory and policy developments shaping returns and risk management for investors

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10:20

How BESS first movers & winners can lock in double-digit IRRs in the Polish market?

panel

40 min.

Poland’s energy transition is offering a rare window of opportunity where storage pioneers can capture outsized returns. This session reveals how savvy first movers in BESS are turning volatility into opportunity, locking in double‑digit IRRs and maximizing value from storage assets.

  • Which BESS revenue streams offer the highest risk-adjusted returns
  • Why timing and scale matter for investor returns in Poland’s BESS rollout
  • Deployment tactics of early winners that can secure double‑digit IRRs

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11:00

Morning networking break

Session 2

Maximizing cash flows from your standaolone & co-located BESS assets

11:40

Case study - the financials behind a utility-scale BESS project: CapEx, OpEx & offtake structure

presentation

20 min.

We unpack and crunch the numbers behind capital and operating costs for a utility-scale storage asset, while analyzing its offtake structuree shape risk allocation, revenue certainty, and delivered vs predicted returns.

  • CapEx breakdown: equipment, construction, grid connection, and financing costs
  • OpEx profile: maintenance, warranties, insurance
  • Revenue profile

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12:00

Maximizing energy trading revenues in the Polish market: strategies, goals & risk-mitigation tips

presentation

20 min.

Poland’s dynamic power market offers lucrative trading opportunities in an environment of persistent volatility. Learn how asset owners can maximize revenues through advanced trading strategies while safeguarding against regulatory, operational, and price risks.

  • Placing your bets on intraday and balancing markets for enhanced revenues
  • Optimizing trading algorithms and forecasting tools to capture price spreads
  • Integrating BESS and flexible assets to monetize volatility and hedge exposure
  • The outlook for price arbitrage maximization

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12:20

Winning in the Polish power market: how smart & advanced trading increases risk-adjusted returns for investors

panel

40 min.

This panel brings together market experts to explore how advanced trading strategies unlock superior, risk‑adjusted returns in Poland’s evolving power market. Investors will gain insights into the tools, tactics, and market signals that distinguish winners from the rest.
 

  • Smart trading approaches: algorithmic, intraday, and balancing market strategies tailored to Poland
  • Enhancing risk‑adjusted returns through hedging, diversification, and volatility management
  • Case examples of investor success stories in the Polish power market

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13:00

Networking lunch break

Session 3

Developing, acquiring & financing utility-scale projects in Poland during volatile times

14:15

A practical framework for navigating the NFOŚiGW BESS CapEX subsidy scheme

presentation

20 min.

Poland’s National Fund for Environmental Protection implemented a subsidy scheme to help cover the costs of constructing utility-scale storage projects. Navigating its requirements can be complex, as projects with the awarded grant must abide by strict rules. This session provides a practical framework for understanding eligibility, structuring CapEx, and aligning projects with subsidy criteria to maximize returns.

  • How the NFOŚiGW BESS CapEx subsidy design works in practice
  • Eligibility criteria and application process for developers and investors
  • Structuring CapEx to optimize subsidy coverage and project bankability
  • How to acquire a BESS project with an assigned grant
  • How subsidies reshape IRR profiles and competitive positioning in Poland’s storage market

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14:35

How to maximize value in your next M&A deal in the Polish RE market

presentation

20 min.

Poland’s RE sector is entering a consolidation phase. This session explores how investors and asset owners can best structure deals to unlock maximum value from both the buy- and sell-side perspectives.

  • Identifying & valuing high‑quality targets
  • Valuation drivers: revenue streams, subsidy schemes, and long‑term PPAs
  • Deal structuring strategies: joint ventures, co-developments/DSAs, and platform investments
  • Critical DD considerations in today's market environment

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14:55

Which projects have the highest chances of securing long-term project finance in a volatile power market?

panel

35 min.

This panel aggregates the major financiers and developers with PV & BESS projects most likely to attract long‑term financing. Gain insights into the risk factors, structures, collaterals, sweeps, and strategies that separate bankable projects.

  • Characteristics of today's bankable projects: scale, technology maturity, and revenue profiles
  • Financing structures that withstand volatility: PPAs, CfDs, and hybrid models
  • Role of BESS and flexible assets in enhancing creditworthiness and investor confidence
  • Investor perspectives: how to evaluate risk‑adjusted returns in Poland’s evolving energy landscape and increased appetite for offshore wind

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15:30

Afternoon networking break

Whether you're looking to connect with professionals from a specific sector or want to build relationships across the entire PV & BESS value chain, our event offers a unique chance to engage with experts from across the industry.

Session 4

Increasing long term asset value & project quality

16:00

BESS optimization: not only maximizing revenues, also managing degradation

presentation

20 min.

Optimizing batteries requires balancing short-term revenue opportunities with long-term asset health. This session highlights strategies that help asset owners and investors maximize returns while mitigating degradation risks.

  • Pairing revenue optimization with degradation-aware dispatch strategies to protect asset value
  • Understanding degradation drivers
  • How advanced analytics and optimization models can align financial goals with technical constraints

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16:20

Mistakes developers & asset owners can avoid at development & construction stages

20 min.

At the development and construction stages of standalone & co-located projects, avoidable mistakes can erode long‑term value and investor confidence. This section highlights practical lessons for IPPs to ensure bankable, resilient projects from day one.

  • How to avoid inadequate grid, permitting, and site due diligence leading to costly delays
  • Perfectioning coordination between EPCs, vendors, and owners to mitigate construction risks and warranty disputes
  • Should you just focus on CAPEX savings while neglecting lifecycle costs?

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16:40

Navigating volatility in the Polish market over the next 2-3 years: do you have what it takes?

panel

35 min.

Volatility is here to stay, matched by regulatory shifts, price uncertainty, and evolving capacity needs. This session explores how IPPs and investors can position themselves to thrive despite turbulence and earn alpha.

  • Anticipating regulatory and policy changes to safeguard investment strategies.
  • How market volatility creates both risks and opportunities for flexible assets
  • Proactive risk management and scenario planning against price swings
  • Why investors and IPPs who adapt quickly can secure competitive advantages and long‑term value

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17:15

Closing remarks

presentation

15 min.

Nicola Kopij Zanin

Solarplaza


17:30

Networking drinks

Network and enjoy drinks with praticipants from Poland, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Sweden, Finland, Netherlands, Lithuania & many more!

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